Some children with cerebral palsy have difficulty controlling the muscles in their face, throat, neck, and head. This can lead to trouble with speech, chewing, and swallowing. It can also cause drooling and affect the overall ability to interact and learn. Those who also have difficulty hearing may have a hard time understanding spoken language. Speech and language therapy seeks to improve a child’s speech and communication by strengthening the muscles used for speech, increasing oral motor skills, and by improving their understanding of speech and language. It also can help with swallowing disorders, like dysphagia